Initial Wegovy Injection Dose Escalation Schedule (all indications) Week 1 to week 4: 0.25mg once a week Week 5 to week 8: 0.5mg once a week Week 9 to week 12: 1mg once a week Week 13 to week 16: 1.7mg once a week Maintenance injection dose guidance Adult weight reduction maintenance dose: 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg (recommended) injected subcutaneously once weekly
Unlike the discussion around Ozempic and female fertility, where ovulation changes can occur relatively quickly, the relationship between GLP-1 drugs and male fertility is less direct
It is suitable for some patients but is associated with gastrointestinal side effects, particularly if a high-fat diet is consumed
When your body releases GLP-1 after eating, it promotes a sense of fullness, triggers insulin production, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and slows digestion
Goldenseal ( Hydrastis canadensis ) : the root of this plant is particularly rich in berberine
Sources: Rosenstock J, et al